After you schedule your appt, a link to get into your provider's virtual office is sent to you. Show up for your appt via secure telemedicine link https://doxy.me/focusedmind. You can also use your cell phone to talk to the provider if the connection is poor. This link is a secure HIPAA-compliant line and meets privacy standards for psychiatric care. This is kind of like Zoom, but for medical appts.
You can use your link from your cell phone or laptop or tablet computer. It works best with the Chrome browser. If you use another browser, just click on it and test it out prior to the visit. It is your responsibility to be able to have working browser to sign in for your appointment.
Telemedicine appointments have been around for about 10 years, but have become much more popular since the COVID-19 pandemic. Telemedicine has been a life-saver to people who live in rural towns and must travel long distances to get help. This safe and convenient method of seeing a psychiatrist has become the method of choice for many patients. It is here to stay as we continue our journey together in this digital world.